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Saturday, October 15, 2011

And there's nothing like looking at Rob Ryan stuff to inspire one to get one's blade out and start cutting. I've had the idea to incorporate scripture into papercuts and dioramas for a long while so I'm glad to have finally made one. This seemed like a great reminder for Robyn to have around (especially now as her family nears some Really Big But Not Bad Changes Of Which I Cannot Speak). It's a very condensed version of Phil. 4:6-7.

I don't have Mister Rob's skill, spontaneity or freeform confidence, so I kinda cheated and used the computer to fit the letterforms together in a way I liked and then printed it in reverse on the back of the paper. I had a really great time cutting all the tiny pieces out while I listened to the girls (not) doing their schoolwork in the background.

And because I wasn't sure which color might suit her fancy more, I included several colors of paper to choose from. It's easy as pie to switch them out.

Loving the result. While you are cutting it becomes a little terrifying thinking your attention might wander for a second and you'll slice the leg off an R or something. I'm not sure how you'd go about fixing that. WWRRD?* I'm glad I didn't have to find out.

Yes, I know there are automated cutting machines out there now. They seem pretty cool. Definitely time whittling devices. I've thought about saving up for one. The concept sounds really great, but then I wouldn't have the fun of the cutting and the making decisions on the fly and the varying the line as I like while I'm cutting. I'm weird that way.

Okay, so I had no idea there were multiple color options stuck in there. It's the gift that keeps on giving! Although, like Grandma G, I'm partial to your choice. It's the one I first fell in love with. :)

That's lovely! What a great idea for a verse. By the way, I hear you on the automated tool--at that point it isn't really a CRAFT anymore, just something you produce. Nothing beats the personalization and imperfect beauty of handcrafted.

Stunningly beautiful work (of course :)) I so admire your hand-cutting skills. I do a little bit of hand-cutting for myself and items in my Etsy shop... I also have a Silhouette digital die cutting machine, which is fabulous for scrapbooking purposes (titles, etc.)... However, there really is something so special about hand-cut paper art.~Natalie

Deborah, hmmm. That might be something I'd do in the near future for the shop, but not right now. If you would like to do the same method that I did, make it on your computer and then print it backwards on the back of your card stock. Then cut up a storm!

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